SDET jobs in Pune, India
A mid-level SDET in Pune earns a median of ₹2.1M a year ($25k gross). Pune has about 3.1 million residents and is the 9th largest of the 45 India cities we list. PassRidge lists 5 open SDET roles based here.
Open SDET roles in Pune
5 roles based in Pune, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
Senior SDET Analyst
Staff SDET (Big Data & Agentic AI)
Senior SDET
Senior SDET (Automation)
Junior SDET
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Senior SDET
Lead SDET
"Talent pipeline" cards are the levels we place, not an employer's vacancy. Real postings are labelled "Market listing". How pay is set.
SDET pay by level in Pune
Gross annual pay in INR. Pune is 1.00× the India median (same), which is ₹2.1M at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | ₹1.3M | ₹1.6M | ₹1.9M | $19k | |
| Mid-level | ₹1.7M | ₹2.1M | ₹2.5M | $25k | |
| Senior | ₹2.1M | ₹2.6M | ₹3.2M | $32k | |
| Lead | ₹2.6M | ₹3.1M | ₹3.8M | $38k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full SDET salary page for Pune.
What a SDET does in Pune
Software engineer who owns test infrastructure, tooling and quality gates.
- Design test frameworks and shared libraries used by several teams
- Build test environments, fixtures and service virtualisation
- Review production code for testability
- Own quality gates in the delivery pipeline
- Mentor developers on writing reliable tests
Skills and stack employers ask for
Tools named most often
Time zone
Pune is on Asia/Kolkata. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 0 h with US East, 4 h with London and 4 h with Central Europe.
SDET jobs in other India cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | ₹2.1M | SDET jobs |
| Delhi NCR | ₹2.1M | SDET jobs |
| Bengaluru | ₹2.2M | SDET jobs |
| Hyderabad | ₹2.1M | SDET jobs |
| Ahmedabad | ₹2M | SDET jobs |
| Chennai | ₹1.8M | SDET jobs |
| Kolkata | ₹2M | SDET jobs |
| Surat | ₹2M | SDET jobs |
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SDET jobs in Pune: FAQ
How much does a SDET earn in Pune?
A mid-level SDET in Pune earns a median of ₹2.1M a year ($25k), with a p10 to p90 range of ₹1.7M to ₹2.5M. Junior pay starts near ₹1.6M, senior pay is ₹2.6M and leads reach ₹3.1M.
Are there SDET jobs in Pune?
Yes: 5 open SDET roles are based in Pune right now, 0 of them remote, and 94 in India. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.
How does Pune pay compare with the rest of India?
Pune ranks 5th of 45 India cities we track for SDET pay, at 1.00x the national median (0%). The national mid-level median is ₹2.1M, so Pune is at it. Against the US it is 81% below the US median of $130k.
What skills do SDET jobs in Pune ask for?
Software engineer who owns test infrastructure, tooling and quality gates. Typical requirements: Strong programming (Java / C# / Python / TS), Design patterns, CI/CD and containers, Distributed systems basics, Code review. The tools named most often are Playwright, REST Assured, Docker, GitHub Actions.
Can a SDET work with US or European teams from Pune?
Pune is on Asia/Kolkata. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 0 h with US East, 4 h with London and 4 h with Central Europe. 75% of SDET roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a SDET job in Pune with PassRidge?
Tell us your level and stack in the form on this page. A recruiter sends matching roles with the pay shown upfront; it is free for candidates and nothing goes to an employer without your written OK. Our placement range for Pune starts at the higher of the city and national median.